Psalms 72:14
He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence: and precious shall their blood be in his sight.
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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771
Gill's Exposition
He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence,.... From all the secret and open designs and efforts of their enemies; "from deceit", and deceitfulness of sin and its lusts, so as that they shall…
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
He shall redeem their soul from deceit and violence - He will rescue their lives; that is, he will deliver them from the hands of men who practice deceit, or who are dishonest and unjust - and from…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
deceit Oppression (R.V.) or fraud (R.V. marg.). The word occurs elsewhere only in Psa 10:7; Psa 55:11.
and precious&c. He will not suffer it to be shed with impunity. Cp. for the phrase Psa 116:15;…
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